CONNECTION. If one word sums up the phenomenon of Above Beyond then that is surely it. Whether it’s the thousands of A B fans singing
their lyrics back at them at gigs from Beirut to Brixton, or the millions that tune in for their weekly Group Therapy radio show, connection – real
human connection - is at the heart of all things that define Above Beyond.

Much like acts like The Smiths or Joy Division before them, Above Beyond find themselves embedded at the heart of their fans' lives. Some walk
down the wedding aisle to their songs, others ink their bodies with their lyrics, often a proud couple will choose to get engaged at one of their
gigs. All that pledge their loyalty to them are moved in a way that goes beyond most electronic music out there.

Above Beyond is Jono Grant, Tony McGuinness and Paavo Siljamaki and their story is one of constant movement. From their early days as hotly tipped
producers to their current global standing, Jono, Tony and Paavo have remained as down-to-earth and determined as ever – always focused on the next
goal. Over their 11-year history, this dedication has continually paid off.

The only dance act in history to win Essential Mix Of The Year twice (in 2004 and 2011), the London-based trio have remixed greats like Radiohead and
Madonna, played to one million people on Barra Beach in Rio de Janiero (New Year’s Eve in 2007) and even had their track “Buzz” chosen to
soundtrack the launch of Richard Branson’s Virgin Galactic SpaceShipTwo in the Mojave desert. And as these landmarks rack up the non-stop pulse of
their global touring keeps them connected to their growing international fanbase. Each week brings another crowd, another country and often another
continent, while their weekly Group Therapy radio show now reaches over 30 million people worldwide.
A band first and foremost, Above Beyond are songwriters as much as they are DJs and their second album “Group Therapy” has taken their sound to
new heights. The follow-up to 2006’s widely acclaimed debut “Tri-State”, the album draws on musical reference points as diverse as French cosmic
pop heroes Air, American singer-songwriter Jeff Buckley and soundtrack master Hans Zimmer. “We are always looking to explore new territory but try
to operate in our own way rather than just trying to follow trends,” explains Jono. The combined result on “Group Therapy” was unmistakably
Above Beyond – a cohesive album that was described by Mixmag as “the artist album of the year”.

At the heart of the album’s allure, of course, were songs of loves lost, confused and found. “Songs have an impact which is quite unparalleled in
art,” believes Tony. “Poetry can be powerful, great literature is another great informer and educator, but few of us can remember any significant
words from the great books or poems we read. But something amazing happens when you put words to music.”
Featuring two BBC Radio 1 playlisted singles (“Sun Moon” and “Thing Called Love”) and a Sirius BPM Chart #1, the album’s many songs have
connected in a way that so few dance tracks – vocal or otherwise – ever manage. “Since releasing our Group Therapy Album last year, it's
brought us even closer to our audience around the world,” explains Paavo. “The one thing I didn't expect to happen on the scale it has, is
how people from around the world have shared their stories with us as they go through amazingly positive or incredibly difficult times in their lives.
It's really touched us all and feels like a driving force for new creativity.”

In the months since its release, the intense atmosphere at Above Beyond’s increasingly ambitious live performances has redrawn the parameters of
the DJ set. While so many superstar DJs place themselves at the centre of the show, Above Beyond’s focus is always on getting closer to their
crowd and making them part of the action. Whether that is by bringing fans up on stage to press the play button on their CDJs or communicating with
the fans via their visual screens, the effect is to make everyone in the room feel like they are part of an experience that is at once epic, immersive
and interactive.

“Some time ago we realised that on the best nights we have it's always a three way thing: us, the music and the people, and we see improving
the communication between all three as helping a good party turn incredible“ explains Paavo. “The soundsystem, lights and visuals are all there to
help people connect to the music, with each other and with us, better. A Group Therapy experience, ideally, is positive, uniting and life-affirming
for all involved.”

Throughout this process, Above Beyond have continued to release forward-thinking instrumental club music – such as their own tech-fused
rollercoaster “Formula Rossa” – on their renowned Anjunabeats label. An essential part of their story, the label is now in its 11th year and has
helped to nurture artists like the London-based innovator Mat Zo, the eclectic genius Andrew Bayer and Russian star Arty. Independently spirited but
run with ambitious vision, the label has grown like a family.“Dance music tends to be very short term, but we aim to release records that will leave
a lasting impression on people and are listened to in years to come” explains Jono. “We try to operate in our own way rather than trying to follow
trends.”

Like just about everything they turn their attentions to, it is a labour of love as well as a collaboration of the trio’s energies. De La Soul
weren’t wrong. Three really is the magic number: and in Above Beyond’s case the magic is spreading faster than ever before.